The Official Energy Speakers Thread - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

JasonR · 06-06-2009, 06:20 PM

Callas,

You and your list are the OP now, feel free to edit there. I accidentally kiiled a couple of posts in the process, I am sorry.

Jason

Bluray_ne1 · 06-06-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by D1-2005

i noticed yesterday that vans was having a 50% off sale on energy speakers. Dont know if it is through the weekend or not. I was doing some research and on them and saw the sale, seemed pretty decent although the selection was pretty thin.

Here's the link. I wonder if they are clearing them out? There are even less today.

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/brand/274

I SOooo want a pair of the RC Mini's for surround backs, but my tightwad wife won't let me spend the jack. I keep trying to tell her, "It's only $219 including shipping for the pair! I'll never see them that cheap again!" She thinks putting more money into a "stereo system" is a waste. Hey, it's my hobby, ok? I don't complain when you spend money on your hobbies, do I? No. I just...

Whoa. I caught myself ranting there for a minute. Maybe I should pay attention to my avatar... Any of you guys got Dr. Phil's number?

aoray · 06-07-2009, 07:16 AM

I just picked up the Energy Take Classic 5.1 for my small 12x12 in-law room. Already loving how it sounds and am amazed by the big sound created by such small speakers. Now I just need to upgrade to a newer receiver in the near future

callas01 · 06-07-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Callas,

You and your list are the OP now, feel free to edit there. I accidentally kiiled a couple of posts in the process, I am sorry.

Jason

Thanks Jason.....

erict · 06-09-2009, 12:21 PM

I have a set of C-R100 bi-poles and was wondering if anyone has these on stands instead of mounted on a wall. I see alot of rears on stands and have always thought the best location for rears (5.1 setup) is 2' above you're ears. I'm just looking for idea's besides mounting them on a wall.

doubledip_008 · 06-09-2009, 04:52 PM

i have an opportunity to pick up a pair of c-500's and a c-c100 brand new for $550 CDN ($500 US)... does that sound like a good deal? totally unfamiliar with energy speakers. never heard them in any setting. currently have a yamaha HTiB so im thinking there would be improvement with anything i buy.

callas01 · 06-09-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubledip_008

i have an opportunity to pick up a pair of c-500's and a c-c100 brand new for $550 CDN ($500 US)... does that sound like a good deal? totally unfamiliar with energy speakers. never heard them in any setting. currently have a yamaha HTiB so im thinking there would be improvement with anything i buy.

as I said in the PM, I think energy are great and you would really be happy with them if you chose them as your new speakers. and yes it would be an improvement over any HTiB system you have now...

doubledip_008 · 06-09-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by callas01

as I said in the PM, I think energy are great and you would really be happy with them if you chose them as your new speakers. and yes it would be an improvement over any HTiB system you have now...

tyvm for the info here and in PM, greatly appreciated. i have been scanning the forums here and the name has come up as very good quality speakers so i'm excited. once i have the set up completed i will take some pix. it's very slow process now as my job has been outsourced and i will be looking for a new one in august.

callas01 · 06-09-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by doubledip_008

tyvm for the info here and in PM, greatly appreciated. i have been scanning the forums here and the name has come up as very good quality speakers so i'm excited. once i have the set up completed i will take some pix. it's very slow process now as my job has been outsourced and i will be looking for a new one in august.

that stuff pisses me off....

arrt vandelay · 06-10-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by doubledip_008

i have an opportunity to pick up a pair of c-500's and a c-c100 brand new for $550 CDN ($500 US)... does that sound like a good deal? totally unfamiliar with energy speakers. never heard them in any setting. currently have a yamaha HTiB so im thinking there would be improvement with anything i buy.

i went from a polk monitor 50/cs1 set up to c500s and a c-c100 just over a month ago. i'm pretty happy about that now. at first i wasn't that impressed with the energys, but since then i've upgraded my receiver from a sony str dg820 to a yamaha rx v765. now that the c500s are broken in and are getting a little more power to them...they sound great! i think that's a great price for all three speakers, it's $50 less than i paid for my c500s and c-c100. just be prepared to break them in and make sure you can give them some juice...

doubledip_008 · 06-10-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

i went from a polk monitor 50/cs1 set up to c500s and a c-c100 just over a month ago. i'm pretty happy about that now. at first i wasn't that impressed with the energys, but since then i've upgraded my receiver from a sony str dg820 to a yamaha rx v765. now that the c500s are broken in and are getting a little more power to them...they sound great! i think that's a great price for all three speakers, it's $50 less than i paid for my c500s and c-c100. just be prepared to break them in and make sure you can give them some juice...

awesome, thanks i will keep that in mind. my yamaha is htr-5740 (from 2003, 6.1 capable, no hdmi

). i think it should be able to give 'em a bit more juice.

Yeha-Noha · 06-11-2009, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by erict

I have a set of C-R100 bi-poles and was wondering if anyone has these on stands instead of mounted on a wall. I see alot of rears on stands and have always thought the best location for rears (5.1 setup) is 2' above you're ears. I'm just looking for idea's besides mounting them on a wall.

Although there might be other ideas floating around, why not just mount them on the wall? You got the brackets which worked superb for mine. Nothing beats wall mounting the C-R100s.

Unless you lack conveniently located walls for mounting your C-R100s, I would only recommend wall mounting. That's what they were designed for. I suppose they could be placed on stands and then placed back against the wall. That would probably work but finding stands that will hold them 6 ft off the floor (which is about 2 ft higher than your ears when seated on a couch) seems precariously unsafe and unstable.

Mounting them in some other manner away from a wall is only going to compromise their performance and defeats their purpose IMO.

I wouldn't do it.

SammyG · 06-12-2009, 01:07 AM

I have a chance to grab a pair of C-500's for 275.00 NIB, deal or no deal? I've got tons of speakers not in use, but it seems like a good deal.

callas01 · 06-12-2009, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

I have a chance to grab a pair of C-500's for 275.00 NIB, deal or no deal? I've got tons of speakers not in use, but it seems like a good deal.

Yeah, that is a great deal, shoot I bought my C-300s for $250 for the pair, NIB.

Bluray_ne1 · 06-13-2009, 02:32 AM

Well, I finally got my wish. I ordered two cherry RC-Mini's from Vann's today. $99 each with free shipping. I can finally replace those "awesome" 20 year old, 55 watt, Radio Shack Realistic speakers I've been using for surround backs.

callas01 · 06-13-2009, 03:07 AM

Congrats, its always nice to finish your system....

I just bought the last speaker I needed to finish my Connosuier speakers, I ordered a C-50 today from www.wwstereo.com for $49, it will replace my only remaining Sony B1000 which is the 6th speaker(surround back) in my setup, which sits between my 2 C-100 surrounds...

erict · 06-14-2009, 02:15 PM

To anyone that owns the C-300's can you give me the exact measurement of the bottom base please.

Yeha-Noha · 06-14-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erict

To anyone that owns the C-300's can you give me the exact measurement of the bottom base please.

This isn't exact but it's roughly: 12.625 in. deep X 8.25 in. wide. -/+ 0.0625 in.

erict · 06-14-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rwojtalewicz

This isn't exact but it's roughly: 12.625 in. deep X 8.25 in. wide. -/+ 0.0625 in.

Thanks

arrt vandelay · 06-14-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erict

To anyone that owns the C-300's can you give me the exact measurement of the bottom base please.

Thinking of getting some c300s? I have c500s and for the first time really put them through their paces last night FRICKIN' A! I am loving my speakers now...

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06-06-2009, 06:20 PM	#41
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Callas, You and your list are the OP now, feel free to edit there. I accidentally kiiled a couple of posts in the process, I am sorry. Jason

06-07-2009, 07:16 AM	#43
aoray Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:142 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I just picked up the Energy Take Classic 5.1 for my small 12x12 in-law room. Already loving how it sounds and am amazed by the big sound created by such small speakers. Now I just need to upgrade to a newer receiver in the near future

06-09-2009, 12:21 PM	#45
erict Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:In the country Home Theater Gallery:92 Blu-ray collection:7	I have a set of C-R100 bi-poles and was wondering if anyone has these on stands instead of mounted on a wall. I see alot of rears on stands and have always thought the best location for rears (5.1 setup) is 2' above you're ears. I'm just looking for idea's besides mounting them on a wall.

06-09-2009, 04:52 PM	#46
doubledip_008 Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:40	i have an opportunity to pick up a pair of c-500's and a c-c100 brand new for $550 CDN ($500 US)... does that sound like a good deal? totally unfamiliar with energy speakers. never heard them in any setting. currently have a yamaha HTiB so im thinking there would be improvement with anything i buy.

06-12-2009, 01:07 AM	#53
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	I have a chance to grab a pair of C-500's for 275.00 NIB, deal or no deal? I've got tons of speakers not in use, but it seems like a good deal.

06-13-2009, 02:32 AM	#55
Bluray_ne1 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Near Seattle Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:28	Well, I finally got my wish. I ordered two cherry RC-Mini's from Vann's today. $99 each with free shipping. I can finally replace those "awesome" 20 year old, 55 watt, Radio Shack Realistic speakers I've been using for surround backs.

06-13-2009, 03:07 AM	#56
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Congrats, its always nice to finish your system.... I just bought the last speaker I needed to finish my Connosuier speakers, I ordered a C-50 today from www.wwstereo.com for $49, it will replace my only remaining Sony B1000 which is the 6th speaker(surround back) in my setup, which sits between my 2 C-100 surrounds...

06-14-2009, 02:15 PM	#57
erict Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:In the country Home Theater Gallery:92 Blu-ray collection:7	To anyone that owns the C-300's can you give me the exact measurement of the bottom base please.

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